CONTENTS                                                  Jul-Aug 2001

IN THE NEWS
FAO guidelines for testing GMO food allergy Ö White chocolate Ö Food trade between India and Germany Ö New pilot facility for Asian food processors Ö Progress on self-chilling container technology Ö Ultra-clean protection for food processing Ö Duty exemptions boost Indian food processing Ö Indian food development fund Ö Asian markets for Australian food Ö Registration mandatory in India for large dairy plants Ö Global players in India

INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
New software for rescheduling line operations Ö New line of food enzyme ingredients Ö Corn yields key polymer ingredient Ö New nutraceutical product Ö Electronic pasteurization Ö Food-grade fruit coating

R&D IDEAS
High-pressure food processing Ö White wine offers benefits similar to red wine Ö Cinnamon kills bacteria in apple juice Ö Miniature plant for dairy products Ö Lactobacillus strains for probiotic applications Ö Soaking makes rice more nutritious Ö Prevention of browning Ö Rice bran extract for dough conditioning

SAFETY/QUALITY CONTROL
Rapid detection of Salmonella Ö Real-time measurement of flour and dry ingredients

PRESERVATION
Food drying equipment Ö Short-time thermal systems Ö Pathogen-free raw eggs Ö New system offers cost-effective dehydration Ö Keeping milk fresh and tasty

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
Refrigerated type air drier Ö Maize milling system Ö New evaporation system Ö New filling systems Ö New filler for viscous products

PACKAGING
Automatic shrink wrapping Ö Safe packaging for fruits Ö New packaging concept for sausages and cured meats Ö Novel packaging systems Ö Unique packaging technology Ö Ice blankets Ö Vacuum packaging systems

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